The Conjure Woman
By Charles W. Chesnutt
- Release Date: 2018-03-22
- Genre: Black Literature
Description
Charles W. Chesnutt was a prominent African-American writer, lawyer, and political activist. Chesnutt was a prolific author and his books were notable for exploring the racial and social issues in the American South after the Civil War.
The Conjure Woman, published in 1899, is a collection of short stories that deal with racial issues following the Civil War. The book is recognized as being one of the most important works of African American literature.
